The City Arborist Program administers the City of Austin's Tree Ordinance and issues permits to remove or impact regulated trees. On private property, the City regulates three classifications of trees: 8- to 18-inch diameter, Protected Trees, and Heritage Trees. Tree preservation requirements are detailed in Section 3 of the Environmental Criteria Manual.
Learn about regulated trees and the tree review process on residential property.
Learn about regulated trees and the tree review process on multifamily properties and projects that require a Site Plan.
Apply for a permit to remove a dead, diseased tree, or an imminent danger to people or property.
What to do if you suspect unpermitted activity impacts regulated trees near you.
We define some of the commonly used — though not commonly understood — terms in tree preservation and permitting.
